Jefferson Shreve: When no one will invest, there’s always a reason
Assertions that this project is like the Hoosier Dome or Circle Centre Mall are simply false. Those were stand-alone city assets without competitors.
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Eric Doden: A new vision for downtown Indianapolis
Nobody is pretending there is a magic wand to wave away problems in Indianapolis. But we must have the honesty to say that many of downtown Indianapolis’ challenges are the result of leadership vacuums and poor policy choices.
Alison Bell: Evolving Indiana’s economy by bridging skills gap
Business leaders need a system that allows employees to remain employed while also making it easier for them to upskill and retool through education and training.
George Tikijian III: West-side suburbs deserve attention as they prosper
Since 2010, Hendricks County’s population has increased by more than 3,000 residents per year. Notably, it has worked to add infrastructure and quality-of-life amenities to accommodate the influx of residents.
Michael A. McRobbie and Laurie Burns McRobbie: Philanthropists need to invest in behavioral health, too
Today, we ubiquitously use the word “crisis” to describe this situation, but it is no longer an exaggeration.
Don Lamb: It’s crucial that Congress passes a farm bill—on time
Farmers are able to shoulder a lot of the costs, but the biggest cost they can’t shoulder is the impact weather has on their crops.
Bill Shrewsberry and Michael O’Connor: Vote yes on IPS referendum to support students
Investing in IPS is investing in our children, and we know that the return on that investment will be stronger neighborhoods and a vibrant community.
Rick Van Kooten: Universities can help develop talent businesses seek
Career preparation should be part of every student’s experience; undergraduates must develop “robot-proof” skills employers value, like critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving, and teamwork.
Paul Halverson: It’s time to pay greater attention to public health
Life expectancy in Indiana is two years below the national averege.
Pamela Whitten: Indiana University’s role in shaping the state’s future
We know that vibrant universities fuel business and industry, and create stronger, more prosperous communities.
Ronak Shah: I’m a charter-school teacher who supports IPS
Over the past few years, Indianapolis Public Schools took an important step toward stability by trying to right-size the district in a plan called Rebuilding Stronger.
Rob Carter: Compassionate release saves money, improves safety
Indiana has the opportunity to expand compassionate, safe pathways to release for the elderly and those with serious or life-threatening, costly medical conditions without undermining public safety.
Josh Webb & Josiah Neeley: Legislation will push cost of utility projects higher
The bill would eliminate a key element of competition from the current transmission planning process and effectively create a monopoly, to the detriment of Indiana consumers.
Brandon Brown and Fred Payne: Keep Indiana leading by investing in summer learning
Indy Summer Learning Labs is a proven method for accelerating student learning. Results from the first two years indicate that learning gains outpaced what was occurring even before the pandemic.
Jason Kloth: Three steps to improve Indiana’s education outcomes
A recent Ascend Indiana and EmployIndy study reports highly skilled, highly educated workers are the most in demand across Indiana. Yet fewer high school graduates are pursuing the education needed to fill those roles.
Carlstedt, Hoops, Schaffer and Tamm: Collaboration is needed to address homelessness
The current homelessness problem is a barrier to attracting visitors and investment, growing our downtown businesses and generating revenue for the city and state. We all have a stake in its success.
Sam Snideman and Jason Bearce: Early childhood education is an important investment
Strengthening access to quality and affordable early care and education could prevent child care disruptions that, pre-pandemic, cost Indiana employers nearly $1.8 billion per year.
John Ketzenberger: Wetlands take care of us, if Indiana lawmakers let them
Unfortunately in Indiana, less than 20% of the state’s original wetland acreage remains, and what’s left is under threat.
Chris Price: Shifting our view of inmates does more than fill jobs
The Indiana Construction Roundtable provides training in community centers around the state, with the majority of our students seeking paths out of poverty. And while those students appreciate the training, the prison-class students show the greatest drive.
Rima Shahid: Women’s issues have an economic impact for everyone
Indiana needs young workers, but if young workers see the state as being unfriendly to women, they won’t come here.